Laporta has called for the fans to rally behind the team following their 1-1 draw against Granada last time out. Barcelona went behind early in the game, thanks to a goal by Domingos Duarte, but managed to score a 90th minute equalizer through Ronald Araujo. The draw comes after Barcelona’s 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League last week.

Addressing the fans, Laporta said:

The team’s performances have had many people around the club calling for Ronald Koeman to be sacked, with Laporta reportedly on the lookout for a new manager to take the helm at Barcelona.

“Coach can never say that the president can’t speak” - Laporta’s advisor on Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman criticized Laporta last week following queries about his potential contract extension at Barcelona. Laporta’s advisor, Enric Masip, hit out at the Dutchman for the criticism of the club president.

He told Esport3, as reported by MARCA:

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